Washington Disaster News

       Emergency Public Information from the Washington Emergency Management Division

News Releases

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  Gov. Gregoire's Statement on Chilean Earthquake and Coastal Tsunami Advisory (160.07 KB)
  
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  Special NWS Seattle Tsunami Advisory Statement Feb. 27, 2010 (44.43 KB)
  
  A special statement from the National Weather Service Seattle says that a tsunami advisory remains in effect for the central and northern Washington coast.  There is no tsunami watch or warning in effect for the Washington coast.  The statement was issued at 9:18 a.m. PST Feb. 27, 2010.  The full statement can be accessed through the attached link.  Rob Harper,  WEMD PIO
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  WSDOT Roads and Traffic Information for Olympics-Bound Travelers (18.12 KB)
  
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  Multi-Agency Logistics Exercise Attains Goals (57.42 KB)
  
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  USCG Emphasizes Maritime Border-Crossing Procedures (13.86 KB)
  
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  President Obama Appoints Gov. Gregoire to New Homeland Security Council (33.86 KB)
  
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  U.S. Olympics Security: If You See Something, Say Something (84.13 KB)
  
  Officials of the many local, state and federal agneices working to make the U.S. side of the border safe during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics urge residents to be vigilent and report suspicious objects or events to their local 911 center.  For more information contact Joe Bates, Whatcom County, 360-676-6717; Bob Calkins, WSP, 360-596-4013; and Mike Milne, USCBP, 206-553-6944 x614.
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  Flood Insurance Renewal Due for Policies Purchased After 2006 Floods (37.44 KB)
  
  Group flood insurance policies purchased with disaster assistance funds for about 200 survivors of the fall 2006 floods must be renewed by next month to allow the individuals to qualify for further federal disaster aid, state emergency management officials say.  
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  EMD Releases New State Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (44.91 KB)
  
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  Disaster Relief Available for Farmers and Ranchers in Six Counties (42.15 KB)